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Richtech Robotics partners with Microsoft to advance agentic AI in real-world robotics applications

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Richtech Robotics, a US-based provider of AI-driven robots operating in commercial and industrial environments, has announced a hands-on collaboration with Microsoft through the Microsoft AI Co-Innovation Labs to jointly develop and deploy agentic artificial intelligence capabilities in real-world robotic systems.

Through close collaboration between Richtech Robotics’ engineering team and Microsoft’s AI Co-Innovation Labs, the companies worked together to enhance Richtech Robotics’ Adam robot with adaptive intelligence powered by Azure AI.

The collaboration focused on applying vision, voice, and autonomous reasoning to physical environments, enabling robots to move beyond task execution and support more contextual, conversational, and operationally aware interactions. [Read more…] about Richtech Robotics partners with Microsoft to advance agentic AI in real-world robotics applications

OpenMind launches app store for robots

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OpenMind, a robotics software company, has launched its “App Store for robots”, a platform designed to serve as the software distribution layer for quadruped and humanoid robots already operating in real-world environments.

As robots move beyond research labs into commercial and consumer deployment, software – not hardware – has emerged as the primary constraint on scale. While robotic platforms continue to mature mechanically, most remain locked into vertically integrated software stacks that limit adaptability and slow iteration.

OpenMind’s App Store introduces a shared application marketplace that allows robots to be configured, updated, and repurposed through software. [Read more…] about OpenMind launches app store for robots

GlobalLogic and Elektrobit partner to accelerate software-defined vehicle development

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GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group company and a specialist in digital engineering, has announced a major strategic expansion of its long-standing partnership with Elektrobit, a developer of automotive software.

The alliance will accelerate the development and market adoption of next-generation software-defined vehicle (SDV) platforms.

GlobalLogic and Elektrobit have collaborated for the past 15 years, supporting Elektrobit’s industry-leading products in areas such as adaptive and classic Autosar middleware, in-vehicle infotainment systems, and connectivity. [Read more…] about GlobalLogic and Elektrobit partner to accelerate software-defined vehicle development

Konnex raises $15 million to develop autonomous robotics platform

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Konnex, a startup developing software infrastructure for autonomous robots, has raised $15 million in funding as it looks to expand its platform for implementing robots across industrial and commercial applications.

The company said the funding came from a group of venture investors including Cogitent Ventures, Liquid Capital, Leland Ventures, Covey, M77 Ventures and Block Maven.

Konnex describes its focus as enabling autonomous robots to be deployed and managed more flexibly, rather than operating as closed, proprietary systems tied to specific vendors or environments. [Read more…] about Konnex raises $15 million to develop autonomous robotics platform

Siemens introduces Digital Twin Composer for large-scale digital twin environments

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Siemens has launched Digital Twin Composer, a new software solution that builds industrial metaverse environments at scale, empowering organizations to apply industrial AI, simulation and real-time physical data to make decisions virtually, at speed and at scale.

Digital Twin Composer enables industrial companies to combine 2D and 3D digital twin data from Siemens’ comprehensive digital twin with physical real-time information in a managed, secure real-time photorealistic visual scene, built using Nvidia Omniverse libraries.

With Digital Twin Composer, companies can rapidly build and maintain this global environment, containing all aspects of their product or production data (both virtual and physical) in a secure, managed high-fidelity 3D experience, throughout the lifecycle of the product, process or facility. [Read more…] about Siemens introduces Digital Twin Composer for large-scale digital twin environments

Before-and-After Automation Metrics: How to Compare Results Without Fooling Yourself

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The problem with headline automation numbers

Automation projects are often announced with confident figures. A factory reports a 25 percent productivity increase. An RPA deployment claims faster processing times.

A robotics rollout is said to have reduced downtime significantly. These numbers sound compelling, but they can be misleading if the comparison behind them is poorly constructed.

The issue is rarely the absence of data. It is how that data is summarised and presented. [Read more…] about Before-and-After Automation Metrics: How to Compare Results Without Fooling Yourself

Best Free 2026 Video Cleanup Workflow: AI Image Editor + Video Watermark Remover

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In 2026, video is still the fastest way to earn attention – but it’s also the fastest way to look unprofessional if your visuals aren’t clean. You can have great footage, a strong hook, and a solid message… and one ugly overlay or watermark can instantly make the whole clip feel “reposted,” low-effort, or not brand-ready. [Read more…] about Best Free 2026 Video Cleanup Workflow: AI Image Editor + Video Watermark Remover

Top CMMS Use Cases That Reduce Maintenance Costs

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Most teams these days notice that their maintenance costs are rising. The budget gets used up due to unexpected downtime, overtime hours, emergency services, part replacement orders, and so on.

If this is also happening with your maintenance team, then you are not alone. Wondering about the reason for such hiked costs for maintenance? The answer is simple: you may lack proper visibility, and your operations might be running on guesswork.

Major reasons costs increase while running maintenance operations are when things are not centralized and streamlined, and proper planning is not involved. So, teams are always paying for the surprises. This is where a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) changes everything. [Read more…] about Top CMMS Use Cases That Reduce Maintenance Costs

Microsoft Outlook Data Conversion for Enterprise Environments

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Microsoft Outlook remains the dominant email client in corporate environments, managing billions of messages across organizations worldwide.

As businesses evolve their technology infrastructure, the need to convert Outlook data into alternative formats becomes increasingly critical.

An outlook converter enables organizations to transform PST mailboxes and MSG files into accessible document formats, supporting migration projects, compliance requirements, and long-term archival strategies. [Read more…] about Microsoft Outlook Data Conversion for Enterprise Environments

Benefits of Using Aviation Maintenance Software Today

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Accuracy, reliability, and efficiency are required for any aviation maintenance. Technology has changed the way maintenance teams do their jobs in the last several years.

Today, software for aviation maintenance is one of the most significant pieces of software for ensuring safety, saving time, and facilitating regulatory compliance. The benefits of using such software are several, and they apply to operators, technicians, and managers. [Read more…] about Benefits of Using Aviation Maintenance Software Today